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The governance pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) refers to the systems, policies, and practices that ensure an organisation is managed responsibly and ethically. It includes issues such as board structure, reporting & disclosures, shareholders & voting, and risk management. Strong governance reduces risks, enhances trust, and supports long-term business sustainability.

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Transparency International Australia

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Transparency International Australia (TIA) is the national chapter of Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption operating in over 100 countries. Their mission is to tackle corruption by shining a light on the illegal practices and unfair laws that weaken democracy.
Organisation
1 research item

ESG 2.0: Measuring and managing investor risks beyond the enterprise-level

The Predistribution Initiative
This paper discusses how current institutional investing practices and asset allocation strategies conflict with ESG objectives. It encourages institutional investors to review their systematic risk-management practices and recommends the diversification of asset allocation to more regenerative investment structures and asset classes.
Research
6 April 2021

The Predistribution Initiative

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The Predistribution Initiative is a non-profit multi-stakeholder effort to co-create improved investment practices and structures which share more wealth and influence with workers and communities. It has the ultimate aim of addressing systemic and systematic risks in markets and investors’ portfolios, such as inequality, climate change and biodiversity loss.
Organisation
2 research items

Genus Capital Management

Commercial Organisations
Genus Capital Management (Genus) is a Vancouver-based independent investment management firm, offering innovative investment solutions for institutions and families. Genus evaluates global investment markets systematically and continuously to identify hidden opportunities and better manage risk for their clients.
Organisation
1 research item

International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)

Finance Industry Groups
International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) is an investor-led global member organisation which advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investment stewardship worldwide. ICGN achieve this through long-term value creation and frameworks that contribute to sustainable economies, society, and the environment.
Organisation
2 research items

Climate Intrapreneurs: Insights from the front lines of bank climate action

Climate Safe Lending Network
This is a synthesis of the key themes from the 2020 Climate Safe Learning Lab convening which the Lab hosted with the Climate Safe Lending Network. It shares insights into what is really going on inside banks when it comes to their speed of climate action.
Research
7 December 2020

Climate Safe Lending Network

Finance Industry Groups
Climate Safe Lending Network is an international multi-stakeholder collaborative, dedicated to accelerating the decarbonisation of the banking sector to secure a climate-safe world. The network brings together leaders and change-makers from across banks, NGOs, academics, investors, businesses, and policy experts to share insights and explore how to accelerate change.
Organisation
5 research items

Sierra Club

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
By bringing similarly-minded people together, Sierra Club works to champion solutions to the climate crisis. They view the climate crisis as not only an environmental but a social justice issue and work to amplify diverse voices to defend everyone’s right to a healthy world.
Organisation
2 research items

Winning climate strategies: Practical solutions and building blocks for asset owners from beginner to best practice

ShareAction
Based on interviews with 22 leading asset owners, this 2018 report explores the best-practices landscape for managing climate risks and opportunities. The report identifies barriers faced by industry leaders and presents a framework of ten building blocks for other asset owners developing and introducing climate strategies.
Research
30 June 2018

CFA Institute

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
The CFA Institute is an organisation which provides education to investment professionals in regards to economics, ethics, financial analysis and corporate finance. The institute aims to promote high standards through globally recognised qualifications which require recipients to maintain these standards at all times.
Organisation
14 research items

Sleeping giants: Are bond investors ready to act on climate change?

ShareAction
This bond investor report by ShareAction highlights the key findings from 22 interviews involving key financial actors based in Europe. The interviews explore their thoughts on the opportunities and responsibilities that exist for bond investors in relation to climate change and climate-related risks.
Research
31 January 2019

The little book of investing in nature

Global Canopy
Governments and investors are increasingly aware of their responsibility in promoting biodiversity through finance. This book features a comprehensive guide to developing sustainable investment strategies and planning, investment activities to pursue and avoid, case studies of current and past efforts, and an overview of the investment options which promote biodiversity.
Research
11 January 2021

Biodiversity: Unlocking natural capital value for Australian investors

Australian Council of Superannuation Investors
Commissioned by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI), this report has been produced to support the Australian investment community's understanding of how biodiversity loss presents a risk to their portfolios. It provides recommendations about actions that Australian investors can take in response to this risk, in preparation for the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).
Research
22 November 2021

BankTrack

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
BankTrack is an international tracking, campaigning and civil support organisation (CSO) targeting private sector commercial banks and their financing activities. They are an integral part of the global community of CSOs focused on the financial sector as a whole (multilateral/national development banks, export credit agencies, private and institutional investors).
Organisation
3 research items

Investing for the climate in Asia

Asia Research & Engagement (ARE)
Are “green finance" and climate change gaining traction in the Asian financial sector? Asia Research and Engagement (ARE) reviewed the practices of 88 leading financial institutions across Asia-Pacific to find out. Growing momentum is discovered: 28% of banks and 30% of investors have incorporated climate change into their respective policies.
Research
1 September 2016

Beyond compliance in the finance sector: A review of statements produced by asset managers under the UK Modern Slavery Act

Walk Free
This report emphasises that investors should recognise their leverage towards addressing modern slavery risks in their financial activities, including investment portfolios and their supply chains. The report is part of a wider supply chain transparency project to advocate for Modern Slavery Acts globally, by engaging governments and partnering with businesses.
Research
18 March 2021
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